Manny Pacquiao falls short in comeback fight
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But Pacquiao, in the end, fell just short on the judges' scorecards as Mario Barrios escaped with a majority draw to retain the WBC welterweight championship. Two judges scored the bout a draw, and judge Max DeLuca awarded Barrios a 115-113 victory. The Associated Press scored the fight 115-113 in favor of Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao's return to boxing ended in a bit of a letdown. The legendary fighter walked away from the ring on Saturday without a win ... or a loss. Pacquiao, 46, fought hard to a majority draw with WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in the main event of a PBC on Prime PPV from Las Vegas.
It was a rude awakening. Snow White is still just a cartoon, Peter Pan remains a morning line underdog to Captain Hook and Manny Pacquiao is really 46 years old. The draw he earned Saturday in Las Vegas with Mario Barrios, the WBC welterweight champion, was forged with the only weapons he has left — his courage and his legs.
A full Saturday of boxing is on tap for July 19 in Las Vegas, when welterweight champion Mario Barrios and Manny Pacquiao square off in a main event.
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao returns to action on Saturday, July 19, to face off against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas.
Manny Pacquiao will face off against champion Mario Barrios Saturday night, but "Pacman's" toughest opponent is expected to be his age.
Manny Pacquiao answers media questions after his bout with Mario Barrios in Las Vegas at MGM Grand Garden Arena.